I'm looking at tablets for my son - he needs one for online classes and drawing in apps. Budget is around 20,000-30,000. Does an iPad make sense or can we go with Android? What about the screen and stylus?
Will he be drawing in Procreate or free apps like Krita? That matters, because some apps are optimized better for the iPad ecosystem. I had an Android tablet at home for a long time - I bought it specifically for creative work. The screen was fine, the stylus was responsive, but when I switched to iPad, I immediately noticed that apps run way smoother, especially when you're working with layers and brushes.
For 20-30 thousand you can find a decent Samsung or another Android - they're really cheaper. But honestly, for serious drawing an iPad makes sense, even if it's not a new model. And if your son mostly draws for school assignments or just messes around, then Android will do the job. The main thing is to look at the screen refresh rate (from 90 Hz) and stylus pressure sensitivity - those affect how it feels to draw more than anything else.
At this price point, you'd be better off looking at Android tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab - the screen is good, the stylus is responsive, and the price is reasonable. An iPad in this range would be an older model, and honestly Android handles studying and drawing just as well if you pick a decent tablet. The main thing is to pay attention to the stylus touch sampling rate (the higher it is, the more precise the drawing) and the screen matrix - it should be IPS or AMOLED so your eyes don't get tired during classes.
How old is your son and what's his drawing level - just sketches or is he serious about it?
For 20-30 thousand you can get a decent Android tablet with a good screen and stylus, works fine for studying and drawing. An iPad in that price range would be the basic model, but it's also stable. The main thing when choosing is to look at screen size (10 inches or bigger is more comfortable), how responsive the stylus is, and reviews on how well it handles drawing apps like Procreate or Ibis Paint. For studying both systems are equally good, but for drawing iPad has an advantage in smoothness, though the price is higher.
Samsung Galaxy Tab or Lenovo Tab Pro - that's where I'd look in your price range. Both work great for drawing, the screens are bright and responsive, styluses come with them or cost less than for an iPad. They'll work fine for online classes too.
The main thing with Android here is apps. If your son already uses certain programs on his phone or computer, check if they're in the Play Market and how well they're optimized there. Krita works, Ibis Paint works, but sometimes they're a bit slower than on iPad. But Procreate and Adobe Fresco aren't available on Android at all - if that's a dealbreaker for you, then you'll have to look at iPad instead.
In my experience, kids adapt to any system pretty quickly. If your budget is 20-30k - that's enough to pick a good tablet with a quality screen, and it'll last you years. Don't overpay for the brand name if the features are the same. The main thing is test the stylus before you buy it - it feels different for everyone.
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